Low Rates of PSA Screening Linked to Increase in Metastatic Prostate Cancer October 27, 2022 A study of men treated in Veterans Health Administration facilities suggested that lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening rates were associated with subsequent increased rates of metastatic prostate cancer.Across 128 facilities, PSA screening rates declined from 47% in 2005 to 37% in 2019, which was observed across all ages and races, reported Brent S. Rose, MD, of the University of California San Diego, during a press briefing at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. The study was also published in JAMA Oncology.Read the whole article heresource: Mike Bassett - Medpage Today Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. ZERO in the News ZERO in the News Read features about ZERO Prostate Cancer in the news—covering events, personal stories, advocacy efforts, and more! ZEROHour ZEROHour ZEROHour features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events. About Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer News Research Screening & PSA Test More for you
A study of men treated in Veterans Health Administration facilities suggested that lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening rates were associated with subsequent increased rates of metastatic prostate cancer.Across 128 facilities, PSA screening rates declined from 47% in 2005 to 37% in 2019, which was observed across all ages and races, reported Brent S. Rose, MD, of the University of California San Diego, during a press briefing at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. The study was also published in JAMA Oncology.Read the whole article heresource: Mike Bassett - Medpage Today
Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. ZERO in the News ZERO in the News Read features about ZERO Prostate Cancer in the news—covering events, personal stories, advocacy efforts, and more! ZEROHour ZEROHour ZEROHour features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events.
